Specialized & Seasonal Programs

Get hands‑on experience in exciting fields like tech, aerospace, the creative industries, public service, and more. These programs offer targeted training, paid opportunities, and direct pathways into high‑growth careers—perfect for exploring your interests and building real‑world skills.

Space Beach Youth Career Expedition
Explore the world of aerospace through employer tours, technical activities, and exposure to engineering and advanced manufacturing careers. Participants must meet WIOA In‑School Youth eligibility requirements.

AI Community Corps (Merge x LBWIN)
A paid training program for WIOA‑eligible Out‑of‑School Youth ages 18–24. Learn responsible AI and apply your skills through community‑based projects that make a real impact.

Creative Corps (LBWIN Youth and Adult Services x Codega Media)
Prepare for entry‑level roles in film, television, live events, broadcast production, and digital media. Open to young adults ages 18–24 who meet WIOA Youth or Adult eligibility requirements.

STEP (LBUSD, IBEW, and LBWIN)
Launching Fall 2026, STEP offers Long Beach high school seniors hands‑on electrical industry instruction and a pathway into the IBEW‑NECA Inside Wiremen Registered Apprenticeship. Participants must be Long Beach high school seniors and meet program and WIOA In‑School Youth requirements.

LA County Youth@Work
Connect with paid work experience and job‑readiness support. Availability depends on County funding, requirements, and enrollment periods.

LBPD Explorers
For youth interested in law enforcement, this program offers career exploration, training, community service, and exposure to police operations. Participants must meet the age and program requirements set by the Long Beach Police Department.

CAMEO
A partnership with LBUSD that provides students with paid work experience, career coaching, and exposure to City operations. Youth are referred through LBUSD, with eligibility based on the applicable funding source.